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The most noticeable thing about the course changes to the Charlotte Roval wasn’t how to attack the corners. It was the turtles. “It feels like you get a concussion every lap, basically, if you hit …
The changes to the Charlotte Roval course were highlighted not by the corner strategy but by the impact of the hard plastic elevated curbing referred to as “turtles.” Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch expressed their discomfort, likening hitting the turtles to getting a concussion with each lap. The turtles, located in chicanes on the reconfigured frontstretch, caused significant issues for drivers during practice and qualifying, launching Cup Series cars upon impact. While some drivers adapted to the changes, such as Brad Keselowski, others like Busch were confused about the alterations and the purpose of making the chicane tighter. Watkins Glen also underwent changes in response to driver feedback, suggesting that perhaps the Charlotte Roval may see adjustments in the future based on similar data. Despite the challenges posed by the turtles and chicane modifications, drivers like Chris Buescher remained unfazed and adjusted their approach to maximize curb usage on the course.
